Although it sounds like a rowdy pub, the Nuthouse is actually a small and quirky sandwich cafe in…read moreKillester. It's a charming enough place with nice hand-made sandwiches. I had the posh chick---which is sliced chicken breast, basil, and brie. Quite tasty and generous portions. If you happen to be in Killester, the Nuthouse should be on your short-list for a casual lunch and/or brunch. There are a few outdoor tables, though you're likely better inside as the Nuthouse fronts the parking lot to SuperValu.

Asked for tea with lemon; they were out of Lemon and ran to the grocery store for me even though I…read moretold them that was not necessary. Great breakfast as well.

This seems to have become the spot where I have a coffee and a catch up with my dear mammy every…read moreonce in a while. The two of us sit outside with our sad little cups and have a smoke or three. Decent enough café with overpriced sandwiches, a plethora of cakes and "pots" of tea that barely manage to fill two cups. The staff could be a might friendlier too. I sound like I'm being harsh but with places like this that are traditional meeting up points with a certain friend or family member you come to expect and even like the imperfections.

Excellent food and beverage cafe. Staff are outstanding and helpful. Great prices. You can tell a…read morelot of locals eat here.

All we wanted was a simple, good-tasting pastry with coffee. By chance, we stopped here, trying to…read moresalvage a purchase we made a few doors down. Initially, we simply purchased a coffee here at The Butlers Pantry where we were greeted and efficiently served. A few minutes before, we stopped at the Thunder bay Bakery, literally a few doors down, and purchased what was the most awful pastry -- Dry, tasteless and served with a side of Awful Service. So, we figured if we purchased coffee here (The Butlers Pantry) we could try to wash down the lunk of a pastry we purchased at the other bakery. Dunking food usually makes it at least palatable. Alas, it was no use, we ended up tossing the nasty pastry and getting 2 more coffees here and the pastries! *************** BEST CHOICE EVER. The chocolate Croissants were delish, and fresh. The croissants were baked to perfection. There were a lot of fresh choices there and we are happy we found this to indulge in a pastry as we walked to Dollymount Strand. We still talk about the pastries here months later! They were that good and we will return when we holiday in Dublin soon!

The Butler's Pantry does have an air of the upmarket about it, so I don't shop there as a general…read morerule, but every now and then I poke my head in for a bit of a look. Sometimes this can be well rewarded - like the day I managed to pick up a delish pre-packaged but gourmet baked salmon and potato salad for half price (which made it around 3.50 and cheaper than buying a sambo). Other times it's not so great, like when you order a cute looking vanilla cupcake and bite into it expectantly, only to discover it's actually icky lemon flavour... Coffee and tea are served here, as are some delectable sweet treats, but on the downside there are no chairs and tables to eat them at. The Butler's Pantry would do well to invest in a couple of outdoor tables, to attract more bassers-by away from the neighbouring cafes in Clontarf village.

This coffee shop is in the St Brigids Community Centre, situated in the car park of St Brigids…read moreChurch car park. The coffee shop offers tea/coffee and sandwiches. There is also a wide variety of sweets, bars and drinks for sale. Everything is sold at reduced prices as all the money goes back into the running of the centre. The staff work voluntarily and are friendly and inviting. There is a lovely outdoor section and garden for customers to use. It is only open until lunchtime but is open seven days a week. It also caters for a huge car park and is on the bus and dart line

This is a nice quiet cafe that has a comfortable ambience. They offer a wide range of coffees and…read moreteas which can be consumed within or taken away. There is also a vast selection of biscuits, pastries, sandwiches, soups and smoothies. I would suggest if you are going in to buy food that you should go in before 1pm because the sandwiches tend to sell out by that time. The soups are all homemade and delicious. The staff are always friendly. There is parking is outside the front door. It is also on the 130 bus route. It is a lovely place to have a quiet read of your book or to meet a friend for a chat

Although there are many in Dublin, this Insomnia branch has a local flavour as it is nestled in the…read moreheart of Clontarf. It is always busy serving locals coffee and snacks on the weekends and school groups during the week. It's a great place to hunker down and read over a fine cup of coffee though sometimes the muffins and pastries can be a little dry. Overall it's wonderfully convenient for those living in the area.

I really like this place..they do amazing sandwiches, hot dishes and desert/sneaky treats to die…read morefor. Their chocolate biscuit cake and their mars bar rice crispie bun was delish! I 'm disappointed with their tea and coffee..I love a good cuppa with a sandwich or treat, the tea they use is weak and their coffee is just ok. It's really well organised, and they bring your food to the table. It can get very busy and you're left walking around or standing looking for a seat, or sometimes sitting on top of strangers. On the other hand, the staff are so ready to go by closing, they are cleaning away your table and really forcing you out at 15 mins to closing, the last time we were there is was super rushed, which was a bit of a let down. I'll get it to go next time!

It shouldn't be that surprising that there would be a shop of The Food Room's ilk in Clontarf…read more Although geographically a northside suburb, Clontarf is awash with all sorts of southside affectations (a rugby AND a cricket club, victorian buildings, a yacht club), so it was only natural that it should acquire the latest in west-brit hoity-toityness: a supermarket that specialises in fancy food. I say "specialises in", whereas I actually mean "deals exclusively in". Go there and try to buy Toffeepops or some Supernoodles and you're out of luck, mate. The Food Room do juices, wraps, quiches and all that malarkey, which are all very nice, but the place is a right pain in the hole if you want to buy normal groceries. The Food Room is part of a wider Clontarfian malaise: there are very few normal shops in this part of Dublin. A friend of mine lives but an asses roar from The Food Room, which is really handy for her when she wants to buy birthday cards, but not much use when she wants a few messages. I'd quite possibly be giving this place a better review if there were more real shops in the locality.